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Much to the chagrin of Thing 1, March Break is now half over. He loathes this fact. He doesn’t want to be reminded of it or the time. Ever.

This is especially challenging because Thing 2 absolutely loves telling time. Loves it. If given the opportunity she’d announce every tick of the clock, well, every tick of the clock!

She loves announcing the passage of time so much these days that yesterday when we were in a rush (and quite late!) to make it to an appointment for Thing 1, I told her if she announced the time again during the drive she was going to have a new nickname – Big Ben.

We talk a lot about not wishing our days away at Chez Peady. We try to live in the moment. Thing 2 is clearly the best at this. When she was a baby – you should know she was talking pretty early on – one of the best and most astute things she ever said was “Be here now”. I am actually tearing up as I type that because it’s just so perfect. Such a brilliantly simple concept. Three little words. Be here now. Our Zen baby.

March Break should be an awesome week whether you are on a beach somewhere in the tropics or you are staying at home and things are pretty much business as usual. We find doing a little something special each day works best for everyone involved. It’s very important to find the right balance of “out doing something” and downtime. You don’t want to burn out and need a vacation from your vacation, but you also don’t want to waste your time away doing too much of absolutely nothing. It’s not a crazy race to live your life in one day*, but a way to spend time together while experiencing something enjoyable, familiar, interesting or new.

A week off school for Thing 2 is a week of adventure and time to play, use her imagination, do whatever she wants; living in the moment is a great trait to have when there’s a whole week of freedom. Thing 1 feels pressure right off the bat. “Oh no! It’s already Monday! I haven’t even read on the patio yet. I better get that done right now.” So out he went, still in his PJs, in *very* cold temperatures to read a bit of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”. I have to hand it to him, when his determination and focus line up he’s unstoppable.

As you may have already read, I really enjoy finding fun, frugal or FREE things to do with my Things. I thought maybe I would share a few photos with you to show you some of the things we’ve been up to, so far, this week. Sound good? Great!

Monday morning coffee in a customizable mug. LEGO! (Bonus: Math book)

Never underestimate the power of the library. Just using the new futuristic materials check-out machines is an adventure for the Things.

Thing 2 used her own money to buy an easel and canvas ($2) from the dollar store and had a great time Tuesday morning painting.

That’s “Fang” that Thing 1 is petting.

This Pac-Man Frog was so cute! ALL head and body. Like Pac-Man. Get it?

Blue tongued monitor lizard.

Thing 1 loved these exotic animals (not pets!)

She did it!

Lizard wear

African Land Turtle

Thing 2 really surprised me! I think she also surprised herself!

Crush took a liking to Thing 1 immediately. Come on. Gimme a squeeze!

Thing 1 holding Crush the Albino Burmese Python.

Thing 1 losing it laughing because while he was holding Crush, Crush was also holding him. Be still my heart.

Freak Lunchbox is perfect for when you want to feel like a kid in a candy store.

Here is a selection of insect confections that Freak Lunchbox has to offer.

Harry Potter themed treats. Earwax!? Ewww!

Tuesday night’s Feature Presentation was “Wreck-It Ralph”. What better way to prepare for a movie all about the game Sugar Rush, than an actual sugar rush!

This is the best darn microwave popcorn and it’s so easy! 1/4 c popcorn kernels + paper bag + 2 minutes on high = Popcorn perfection!

Beautiful music. Casual Conductor. Leisurely Launch.

So much hard work goes into planning a SNS season. Insightful interviews!

Symphony Nova Scotia Season Launch

I used *my* “Inner Ninja” to capture this photo of David Myles. The Things were sufficiently shocked to see him at the SNS Launch.

LEGO. Always LEGO. Thing 2 built this accessible vehicle. She also took this photo.

*I just gave myself a Howard Jones mind worm that sent me down a must-find-that-video rabbit hole. Meanwhile, how can there not be a single website with the official video for “Life in One Day”? Not even HoJo’s itself. Come on! Really?! I’m disappointed in you internet web toobz. I thought you were more reliable than that.